Hi Dan, MSE only works up to Windows 7, and Windows 8 uses Windows Defender. Not using Windows 8 right now, but don't see any reason why other security software can't be used. Others actively using Win8 will be able to advise you better than me. HTH, Rick Justice
"People say I'm crazy,... but it's the only way I know to maintain my sanity!" ----- Original Message ----- From: "dan" <oxo...@hotmail.co.uk> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:37 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] no need for third party anti virus on windows 8.1 hi all, i tried to install mseon my win 8.1 laptop and got the message – not compatable already built into os. apparently, the built in mse has been re-designed and there’s no need for third party AV any thoughts? those using win8.1 have u installed any av? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/